Timothy Egan

American writer
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Timothy Egan

Summary

Timothy Egan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Seattle[2]. He was born on November 8, 1954[3]. He worked as a journalist[4] and writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (319 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Timothy Egan's place of birth was Seattle[2].
  • Timothy Egan was born on November 8, 1954[3].
  • Timothy Egan held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Timothy Egan's professions included journalist[4].
  • Timothy Egan worked as a writer[5].
  • Timothy Egan's education included a stint at University of Washington[8].
  • Timothy Egan was educated at Gonzaga Preparatory School[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Timothy Egan is The Worst Hard Time[10].
  • Timothy Egan received the National Book Award[11].
  • Timothy Egan received the Ralph Waldo Emerson Award[12].
  • Timothy Egan received the Washington State Book Award[13].
  • Timothy Egan received the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award[14].
  • Timothy Egan received the National Book Award for Nonfiction[15].
  • Timothy Egan is recorded as male[16].
  • Timothy Egan's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Timothy Egan's Commons category is recorded as Timothy Egan[18].
  • Timothy Egan's family name is recorded as Q18330931[19].
  • Timothy Egan's given name is recorded as Timothy[20].
  • Timothy Egan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Timothy Egan's has written for is recorded as The New York Times[22].
  • Timothy Egan's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+28421'}[23].
  • Timothy Egan's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+26997'}[24].
  • Timothy Egan's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+28219'}[25].
  • Timothy Egan's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+26102'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Timothy Egan was born in Seattle[2]. He was born on November 8, 1954[3].

Education

Educated at University of Washington[8], a public research university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1861[29] and Gonzaga Preparatory School[9], a school[30], in United States[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4] and writer[5].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Timothy Egan is The Worst Hard Time[10].

Recognition

Awards received include National Book Award[11], a literary award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1936[34]; Ralph Waldo Emerson Award[12], an award[35]; Washington State Book Award[13], a literary award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1967[38]; Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award[14], an association award[39]; and National Book Award for Nonfiction[15], a literary award[40], in United States[41].

Why It Matters

Timothy Egan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (319 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Timothy Egan born?

Born in Seattle[2], Timothy Egan…

What did Timothy Egan do for work?

Timothy Egan worked as journalist[4] and writer[5].

Where did Timothy Egan go to school?

Timothy Egan was educated at University of Washington[8] and Gonzaga Preparatory School[9].

What awards did Timothy Egan receive?

Honors received include National Book Award[11], Ralph Waldo Emerson Award[12], Washington State Book Award[13], and Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . Muck Rack. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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